A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Many of us lead busy lives. We are busy thinking about yesterday and busy planning for tomorrow. When we focus on the past and future, we aren’t paying a lot of attention to the present—where we are right now. Mindfulness is simply an invitation to step out of the clutter and really focus on what we are doing, thinking, and feeling in this moment. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a way of being. It’s also a skill developed by deciding to slow down and taking the time to pay attention and be curious about things that we’re experie...
AKWESASNE – The Kahrhaká:ion Nature Trail ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on October 30, 2024, to celebrate this new addition to the community of Akwesasne. The Kahrhaká:ion Nature Trail is located at 760 State Route 37 (next to the new housing development project) – a 'beautiful space for everyone to enjoy the wonders of nature, learn about our local ecosystem, and connect with the land.'...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have arrested and charged a 14-year-old youth with aggravated assault stemming from an incident that occurred in the early evening of October 31, 2024. At approximately 7:30 PM, police received a report of a victim with a knife wound in the upper body area. The victim was in the area of First Street in Kana:takon (St. Regis). The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance immediately arrived on scene and performed first aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to the...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2025: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Nov. Nov. 9th-Leona Cook, & Elizabeth Smith Nov. 10th-Shirley Jacobs & Brian W. David Nov. 11th -Doris Cook, Leona Delormier & Jeb Beeson Nov. 12th-Daniel... Full story
AUNDECK OMNI KANING – Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and the Tourism Innovation Lab (TIL) have launched the 5th edition of the Skode Program, this year with a focus on developing Indigenous culinary tourism in the province. They are looking to inspire Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, non-profit organizations and community groups to come forward with new Indigenous culinary tourism ideas and experiences that will authentically represent, celebrate and promote Indigenous food in Ontario. In Anishinaabemowin, Skode means fire and is p...
By Kaniehtonkie. United States – American citizens elected a convicted felon as their president. Trump was convicted in New York this spring on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush-money payment made to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election. Presidential pardoning power only applies to federal offences, not to crimes violating state law. There is nothing under federal law or in the U.S. Constitution that prevents a felon from leading the nation. To become president, candidates need only be at l...
The small community of Salluit, Nunavik in northern Quebec is mourning the loss of community member Joshua Papigatuk. Salluit is the second northernmost Inuit community in Quebec, located on Sugluk Inlet close to the Hudson Strait. Joshua Papigatuk was shot by a Nunavik police officer in his community in the early morning hours on Nov. 4. His twin brother, Garnet Papigatuk, was also at the scene and shot by the officer as well. Garnet was medevaced to a hospital in the south where he received...
Indian Time Newspaper is officially closing it doors on December 19, 2024. After 41+ years and over 2000 issues, the staff of Indian Time has decided to shut down. Indian Time Newspaper is one of the longest serving independent newspapers in the North Country, serving the community of Akwesasne, our surrounding neighbors, our neighbors to the north – Cornwall, and across the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. It’s been challenging for the past several years, from losing our beloved manager Helen Lazore, to never closing during the Covid pandemic, combi... Full story
President Biden issued a formal apology on Friday, October 25, 2024, for the United States’ 150-year-long system of federal Indian boarding schools, which forcibly separated Native children from their families with the purpose of severing their ties to their communities and cultural practices. At Gila Crossing Community School in Arizona’s Gila River Indian Community, President Biden delivered his historic acknowledgment of the role of the U.S. government in the forced assimilation of Native Americans as part of his first official visit to an...
Friday night brought our all kids of ghouls, ghosts, witches and goblins, not to mention several superhero's such as Spiderman, Thor, Captain America and I'm sure I saw Princess Peach and the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz. Over 750 children and their parents and guardians paraded through the Mohawk International Raceway in Frogtown from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a time that had been set aside specifically for families and persons with special needs from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. The Akwesasne Coalition of...
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The Department of Health's (DOH) Mental Health & Wellness Sector would like to welcome their new Mental Health Therapist, Malinda Villeneuve. Malinda brings over 30 years of education and experience in the field of Social Work. Malinda is a Registered Psychotherapist, having graduated with a Master's Degree of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy...
By Kathryn McGrath. EarthJustice. ALBANY – On November 22, 2024, in just one month, New York State’s cryptomining moratorium will expire. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022, the first-in-the-nation moratorium paused new and renewed air permits for fossil fuel power plants housing proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining. The law also required the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to conduct a comprehensive study on the environmental impact of cryptomining operations across New York State before the end of the two-year pau...
OHSWEKEN – The Ontario government is investing up to $1.25 million to support the construction of Six Nations of the Grand River’s new five-bed hospice which will help Indigenous people and their loved ones connect to comfortable, culturally appropriate and dignified end-of-life care, close to home. “Our government is ensuring people and their families have access to the care they need in their community, close to their loved ones,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Our investment to expand access to end-of-li...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police (SRMTP) have partnered with and Franklin County Traffic Safety Board in a proactive effort to address the increased rates of motor vehicle operator impairment on the roadways. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police have received new technology which will help to facilitate testing drivers for impairment on the roadside. The new technology is intended to supplement to already existing training and procedures used by officers to identify and detect driver...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Nov. 1st-Jean Laffin Nov. 2nd-Dolores Thompson, Doreen Delormier, Lola Arquette, Michael Garrow & Linda Jordan-LaBaff Nov. 5th-Susan Caldwell & Lena Lamb...
MANITOULIN ISLAND – On October 26, the Honorable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Government of Canada, formally apologized to Aundeck Omni Kaning, M'Chigeeng, Sheguiandah, Sheshegwaning and Zhiibaahaasing First Nations for past wrongs relating to the Crown's mismanagement of their monies in the late 1800s and the negative impacts experienced by the five communities as a result. This long-overdue apology was delivered at a ceremony held with First Nations leadership, Elders, youth and community mem...
CORNWALL – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Champlain East invites local media to its Men's Summit set for Nov. 9 at Centre Charles-Émile-Claude in Cornwall. This event is designed to bring men together for connection, conversation and fun. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet and learn from men of all walks of life. The panel speakers represent four generations, offering fresh insights on the most pressing topics for men today. The summit will also include learning sessions tailored to men’s well-being; challenges and game...
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget announced that they are seeking additional input from Indian Tribes and the Native Hawaiian Community on the development of regulations to implement the Safeguarding Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act. The draft regulations would help prevent the international export of cultural items prohibited from trafficking under the Native American Graves Protection and Rep...
CANTON – Nature's Storehouse and GardenShare are inviting customers to support the Bonus Bucks Program during the Thanksgiving season. From November 1 to 27, customers will be asked if they’d like to make a donation to GardenShare while checking out. Joining Nature’s Storehouse in this season of giving is a local anonymous donor who will contribute a match incentive of $500: for every dollar raised at checkout, they will donate a matching dollar. The Gratitude through Giving fundraiser supports GardenShare's Bonus Buck Program, which offer...
Donation appointments crucial this fall, $10 e-gift card for coming to give Nov. 1-17 WATERTOWN – The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season. Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the abi...
Cornwall, ON – Nash Oakes, 27, of Akwesasne, was arrested on Oct. 24, 2024, and charged with two counts of fail to comply with probation order and two counts of operation while prohibited. It is alleged on Oct. 24, 2024, the man was bound by two separate probation orders with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is also alleged on this date, the man was bound by two separate driving prohibition orders to not operate a motor vehicle. On Oct. 24, 2024, the man was taken into custody by members of the Canada B...
Campers and boaters from near and far spent many tranquil hours in nature this year thanks to the Raisin Region Conservation Authority's (RRCA) campground at Charlottenburgh Park and the marina at Gray's Creek Conservation Area. Both amenities recently closed for the season. "This was our 45th boating season at Gray's Creek, and we're happy to say it was another busy one," says RRCA Administrative Assistant, Josianne Sabourin. "Some of our boaters have been with us for decades, and our boat...
Clocks will fall back this weekend on November 3, 2025 at 2 a.m....
By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE – The Freedom of the Press Foundation and 20 other advocacy groups are calling on the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office to drop the charges against an Indian Time reporter who was arrested while covering a protest opposing a proposed land claim settlement with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. White, 42, was handcuffed behind his back by New York State Police troopers and taken from the scene along with seven people who were there as demonstrators. He and the others were all charged with misdemeanor six...
